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#1 for Essays, English, Thesis (Stanford)
Elizabeth W.

18 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100

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I guide students to the highest levels of academic success in English, writing, and reading. From AP English, to college essays, to theses--I aim to raise scores, instill confidence, and help students accomplish their goals through organized lessons focused on your needs and deadlines.

My background: I have an MFA in creative writing and BA in communications, with degrees from Stanford and San Francisco State University. I've coached more than 800 graduate students at the Naval...

I guide students to the highest levels of academic success in English, writing, and reading. From AP English, to college essays, to theses--I aim to raise scores, instill confidence, and help students accomplish their goals through organized lessons focused on your needs and deadlines.

My background: I have an MFA in creative writing and BA in communications, with degrees from Stanford and San Francisco State University. I've coached more than 800 graduate students at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey with papers and theses. Because of this specialized experience, I can offer professional academic writing and citation guidance. I've also tutored in the SF Bay and Monterey Bay Areas, gaining real-world experience from elementary to middle to high school.

In additional to teaching, I've worked for 20+ years in marketing communications, so I'm an expert at cutting out the fluff and getting to the BLUF (bottom line up front). I love helping students write with clarity and concision so their great ideas shine!

I live in Carmel, CA with my 16-yr-old son and golden retriever, Sunshine. I also have a son at UC Berkeley. Go Bears!


Education

Stanford University
Communication
San Francisco State University
Masters
UCLA
Graduate Coursework

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  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: 50% if you cancel under 8 hours, full charge if you cancel under 2 hours No extra for group project. Inquire about weekend availability!
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required
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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have a graduate degree in fiction writing from San Francisco State University where I also TA'd creative writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford University I wrote and filmed three narrative films. I also have 20+ years experience crafting marketing copywriting as well as creative content for websites.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I've taught essay writing (structure, thesis, topic sentence, evidence, analysis, etc.) to more than 800 students at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. In addition, I've assisted with elementary--middle school--and high school age students in writing common core style essays in California for more than 10 years. With a BA in communication from Stanford and an MFA in writing from SF State University, my language and writing skills are top level.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I have a graduate degree in fiction writing from San Francisco State University where I also TA'd fiction writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford University I wrote and filmed three narrative films. I also have 20+ years experience crafting marketing copywriting as well as creative content for websites.
Grammar

Grammar

If English is not your first language or simply not your area of expertise, I can help! Grammar is second nature to me having spent two decades writing and editing. I’m familiar with all major style guides.
Marketing

Marketing

I have a bachelor's from Stanford in communication and 20 yrs hands on experience. I've worked for advertising and PR agencies as both a senior account exec and writer, designing and managing marketing campaigns. My experience includes web writing and design, crisis communications, media spokesperson training, PPT and Canva.
Reading

Reading

I’ve both designed and taught workshops in strategic reading, that is reading to increase your speed and comprehension.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I've taught thesis and dissertation writing to more than 800 students in more than 2000 1:1 sessions at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. In addition, I designed and led a popular thesis writing workshop at NPS titled “How to draft your thesis in 12 weeks.” Many of my students have won top honors at the university based on their theses. With a BA in communication from Stanford and an MFA in writing from SF State University, my language and writing skills are top level.
Writing

Writing

Writing coach at the Naval Postgraduate school for 5+ years. Lifelong career in writing. Hands-on familiarity with common core writing (elementary-high school for California).
English
Literature
Proofreading
Vocabulary
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